The Crossley 40 hp was introduced in 1906. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1910.

	The 1909 40hp car now in the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry being recovered from Brome Hall in 1947. The coachbuilder is not known.
	Charles Jarrott in a 1907 Single Limousine with coachwork by Salmons & Sons
	A Single Landaulette from the 1908 catalogue.
	A 1910 40hp with coachwork by Hollingdrake of Stockport.

Many, probably most, cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. In 1906 the chassis was listed at £500.

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 6991cc cylinders 4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head. bore 4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm) stroke 5 15/16 inches (150.8 mm) compression ratio . RAC Horse Power 36 carburettor Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907) valves side -inlet on the right, exhaust on the left lubrication exhaust pressurised total loss system ignition either high or low tension magneto (options) max power 44 bhp at 1000 rpm fuel consumption (typical) . max speed (approx) . Gears 4 Clutch Metal Final Drive Chain (Shaft from 1907) Rear axle .

wheelbase 10 feet 3 1/2 inches (3137 mm) length 14 feet 0 inches (4267 mm) track 4 feet 8 inches (1422 mm) width overall 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) weight 21 cwt (chassis) (1.06 tonne} steering Worm and segment suspension - front semi elliptic springs suspension - rear semi elliptic springs brakes   Rear wheel only, metal to metal. Transmission brake with twin drums, one behind and one in front of the gearbox. wheels/tyres 910 x 100 (front) 920 x 120 (rear)

© Malcolm Asquith 2006